Cork's €30m Counting House overhaul nears completion

Video & pictures from inside the Brewery Quarter development

Jan Bogaczyk of Lane Paving grouting the area for the new plaza in front the Counting House. Pictures: Denis Minihane. Videos: Larry Cummins

A new 7,000 sq ft European-style public plaza, 70,000 sq ft of “best-in-class” office space, a “cultural corridor” and the reinstatement of two old medieval laneways are all part of a massive €30m regeneration of Cork city’s medieval quarter, due for completion in November.

The restoration and regeneration project, with the iconic Counting House building of the former Beamish and Crawford brewery as its centrepiece, includes a stunning glazed atrium over a double-height new reception area - separate to the traditional Counting House entrance — and five floors of office space rising up from behind the Counting House, which, when completed, will accommodate circa 700 staff. The comprehensive use of glazing throughout the office floors will ensure stunning new views over Cork city, taking in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and nearby 17th century Elizabeth Fort, right across the skyscape to Shandon Bells.